Union Square (Salt Lake City)
| Union Square | |
|---|---|
Union Square, from a 1911 Sanborn Map | |
| Type | City block |
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°46′29.56″N 111°54′3.97″W / 40.7748778°N 111.9011028°W |
| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Founded | 1847 |
Union Square, also previously known as Public Square or University Square, is a historic block in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally designated a public square during the initial 1847 survey of Salt Lake City, it was commonly used in the 1850s as a camping spot for recently arrived Mormon pioneers. As the city developed, the square became home to several educational institutions, including the University of Utah and has been home to West High School since 1901.